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AK62 VYA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,892 mi
Last recorded135,892 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 135,892 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Too clean for emissions.

Pass 14 May 2025 121,014 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 117,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to record a result

Pass 19 Jan 2024 104,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to record a result

Fail 15 Jan 2024 103,885 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to record a result

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 3mm

emissions to clean to record a result

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2022 80,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,662 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to record a result

Pass 21 Jan 2020 63,380 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 63,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 55,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 43,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2016 11,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,412 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AK62 VYA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 VYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK62 VYA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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